FedEx Retires Last A310
Yesterday marked the end of Airbus A310 operations for FedEx Express, the large freight carrier which has an extensive global network. N808FD made its final journey from the FedEx Memphis hub to Southern California...
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Delivery of the First Air Canada Airbus A220
Air Canada has joined the growing list of airlines flying the Airbus A220 with the delivery of its first example, C-GROV. The first aircraft out of an order of 45 will enter service in...
13 Incredible Spotting Locations in Florida
Whether you’re on a family holiday to the popular resorts, a city break to Miami, or on a dedicated spotting trip, you’ll love the opportunities for seeing aircraft in Florida. The state has some...
Two American Airlines MD-80s Donated to Colleges
The last two American Airlines McDonnell Douglas MD-80s to fly have been donated to colleges by the airline. After retiring the last of its McDonnell Douglas MD-80 fleet to Roswell, New Mexico, in early...
First Air Canada A220 Takes to the Sky
The first Airbus A220 for Air Canada has flown at Montreal Mirabel, wearing the carrier’s full livery. The first test flight occurred on 12 December ahead of the type’s delivery to the airline. Air...
Hawker Siddeley HS 748s in Canada
One of the few places you can still see the venerable Hawker Siddeley HS.748 in service in Canada. This British turboprop airliner (also known as the Avro 748 and Bae 748) was once a...
Alaska Airlines Fleet Through Time
Alaska Airlines can trace its history back to 1932 when its forerunner McGee Airways began services in Anchorage. The name Alaska Airlines emerged in 1944 when it merged with a number of smaller carriers....
Plane Spotting In Atlanta
Atlanta’s Hartsfield Jackson International Airport is the busiest in the United States. It is a huge hub for Delta Air Lines and a major draw to aviation enthusiasts, not only for the sheer numbers...
Delta Flight Museum Adds Douglas DC-7B
The Delta Flight Museum at Atlanta’s Hartsfield Jackson International Airport has added another historic aircraft to its collection in the form of a retired Douglas DC-7B. This classic piston airliner had been sitting forlorn...
America’s Best Winter Airports
Many smaller and regional airports in the US come alive in the winter as the ski season takes off. To cope with the demand, airlines offer seasonal air services on a number of routes...
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